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Contraband Coffeebar

(Now Closed)

Coffee Shop$$$$

Polk Gulch, San Francisco

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Contraband Coffeebar

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Brandon CainFebruary 23, 2016
Nice coffee shop that has quick service and great coffee
Isabel SwartzJanuary 5, 2019
Good coffee, but haven’t always had the nicest experience with the folks who work here.
Daniel KaufmanAugust 16, 2014
Go to spot for coffee when I'm in San Francisco. Best redeye hands down.
Nick BaumJanuary 29, 2013
Been here 100+ times
The maple-bacon donuts from Dynamo are delicious, especially when paired with a latte.
Karolina 🦖September 12, 2015
Everything apart from coffee is overpriced, but the place is super cosy. Laptops welcome.
Tatsuhiko MiyagawaOctober 30, 2014
Been here 5+ times
Great coffee with standing-friendly desks. Open late till 9pm.
TenderKnob.comAugust 20, 2011
Been here 25+ times
You might pay an extra 50cents per coffee (latte) but it is well worth it for their unique blend of roasted beans.
James TOctober 25, 2015
Definitely the most hipsters/sq feet that I've seen in an SF coffee shop.
Ms HeleneJune 6, 2015
Flat white fell flat. Strong but almond milk was not integrated. $4.75
Peggy LiOctober 6, 2016
Try the dark white (a flat white with dark chocolate)!
Tim RogersJuly 3, 2011
Best coffee in SF, or anywhere for that matter. You will not be disappointed!
Pavan KulkarniApril 1, 2018
Order any of the single origins , Kenyan for more earthy flavour
Sabina B.August 6, 2014
Great place to camp out with your laptop and GSD.
Kevin BurgJune 18, 2015
A good collection of single origins to choose from.
LorenaJuly 5, 2015
Nice coffee place in San Francisco but ridiculously overpriced. I ended up paying 7 dollars for a coffee, what????
Rio ParkAugust 31, 2017
Great drip coffee :)
Juliana ArdilaMarch 30, 2017
So much variety! Tasty coffee too.
Janet DeHartOctober 1, 2013
Only 2 power outlets. Wifi password currently: bettywhite.
Adriano CastroAugust 8, 2014
I go here for the lattes but I stay for the guava pastels.
David StraussApril 4, 2015
Wide selection of roasts for espresso and drip.
Jiexi CaoJuly 22, 2015
The Blossom is a unique experience
Lane RettigOctober 26, 2013
Super good coffee, super crappy wifi. Also no outdoor seating right now.
BonnieSeptember 16, 2015
Been here 100+ times
Say hello to the new Tuesday!! Good bye cowboy songs and the endless countdown!
Raghav GulatiAugust 31, 2016
Bali. So good. When they have it.
Ruslan HereApril 11, 2016
Been here 25+ times
Excellent coffee!
Jiafang JiangMarch 18, 2017
They carry dynamo donuts and pastry from neighbor bakehouse!
Sean TraynorApril 13, 2016
Great espresso and pour overs.
Jenn CaballeroAugust 25, 2014
They offer flat whites and Kyoto-style iced coffee
David PhillipsMarch 4, 2015
It's best here. Takes a little time when made by hand.
Gavin SchulzAugust 24, 2014
Been here 10+ times
Nice quiet place to enjoy a great espresso!
Guilherme Nazareth de SouzaApril 30, 2019
The Matcha Chai is great
Bradford StephensJune 26, 2012
This is the only coffee joint in Sf that does not serve a burnt or sour espresso. Thank god. Get one.
Emily PinkertonJune 27, 2014
Best music selection I've heard in a long time.
Ben MackeySeptember 25, 2018
Been here 5+ times
Great flat white!
Maru RegalziAugust 13, 2018
Third culture muffins and hot chocolate... oh my God!!
Linda YangMay 16, 2016
Dark white and the separator
Amy YFebruary 28, 2015
One of my favorite cafes in the city
BommyMarch 29, 2015
Dynamo donuts and pastries from neighbor bakehouse and mr. holmes bakehouse.
Megan AllisonSeptember 19, 2011
One of the few places that really understands the latte breve. Owner dude is awesome.
LisaApril 6, 2012
Been here 10+ times
super nice people and great pastries. try the empanadas.
Pete JelliffeSeptember 26, 2014
Drip coffee was worth splurging $4
420September 5, 2013
These guys aren't messing around. They only carry awesome coffee
Malte GoescheJuly 21, 2014
Been here 25+ times
Wifi password as of July 2014 is "1415larkin"
Taylor CascinoAugust 17, 2014
My favorite cappuccino in San Francisco.
Victor StuberJuly 9, 2015
Trendy place. They accept bitcoin
Martin BrownFebruary 1, 2015
Really good Ethiopian coffee
Ekkapong T.April 28, 2012
Been here 5+ times
Believe me, Peppermint Tea will make you happy all day!
Jaidan BrackenFebruary 19, 2016
Espresso!!
Patrick HuntonAugust 12, 2014
Great Lattes and Dynamo Donuts
Bec ShayneJune 22, 2015
Been here 10+ times
Cappuccino or drip coffee

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